Whether you're eating out or enjoying a civilised dinner at home, the first requirement is a glass of white wine - one that will stretch from aperitif into first course if need be. Such as Serego Alighieri Bianco, Veneto, Masi, 1998 (outlets below, retail £8.99-£9.99, restaurants about £20). Fresh-scented as a summer meadow, this stylish northern Italian blend of Sauvignon and Garganega is light and deliciously smooth. From a magnificent estate whose family tree stretches back to Dante - worth remembering in case summer hols should take you there.
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Whether you're eating out or enjoying a civilised dinner at home, the first requirement is a glass of white wine - one that will…
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